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AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
in a situation to figure as a separate state, it shall inform congress thereof for its resolution." The right which this law confers upon the people of Texas to inform congress when they are in a situation to figure as a State, and to apply for admission into the Union is certainly very clear and unequivocal. 1Vhat method may be the best to obtain a remedy for the many evils which afilict Texas, can only be determined by the wisdom of the convention. Trusting that your deliberations will be conducted with that zeal for the public welfare which the common good of our adopted country requires and that they will tend to that happy issue which all so confidently anticipate, the central committee take leave of the convention by depositing the power which they have exercised for a. time in the hands of those who gave it.
AUSTIN'S DRAFT OF PART OF CONSTITUTION OF 1833
April 1, 1833.
See Calendar.
WYATI' HANKS TO AUSTIN
District of Ayish
April 2 1833
Col S. F A us1'IN
DEAR Sm, You will please pardon my not answering your very wel- come communication at a more early date- The apol 1 offered is absence-as on the arrival I was absent from before the reception of the letter until 2 days since-where I am about establishing mills and other machinery. The extreme season of high water prevented my going as a me~- ber until 2-day Since when an unexpected call prevents the po:5 1 - bility of going on There is a member of our Eastern delegation going on and it is hoped that the present meeting may be able to meet the emergencies of this eventful crisis- "\,V. HANKS [Rubric] [Address:] Col S. F. Austin San fillipe De Austin. Texas Pr. :Mr. vVm English.
AusTIN TO NATHANIEL Cox
San Felipe de Austin April 2d, 1833
Mr. N. Cox Dr Srn. I recd. your esteemed favor of 1 ult. recommending Doctor Spaulding It will give me great pleasure to do any thing in my
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